LG Electronics Official LG Washer/Dryer Manual: Troubleshooting for DLG1102W Model

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Before calling for service (cont.)

Problem	Possible Causes	Solutions
Clothes take too	• Load is not properly sorted.	• Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger and heavier items take
long to dry		longer to dry.
	• Large load of heavy fabrics.	• Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture.
		To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy
		fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.
	• Dryer controls are not set properly.	• Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying.
	• Lint filter needs to be cleaned.	• Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load. With some loads that
		produce high amounts of lint, it may be necessary to clean the filter during the
		cycle.
	• Exhaust ducts blocked, dirty, or duct run is	• Confirm that the exhaust ductwork is properly configured and free of debris,
	too long.v	lint, and obstructions. Make sure that outside wall dampers can open properly
		and are not blocked, jammed, or damaged.
	• House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has	• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the
	tripped, or power outage has occurred.	problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
	• Dryer is overloaded.	• Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying.
	• Dryer is underloaded.	• If you are drying a very small load, add a few extra items to ensure proper
		tumbling action.
Clothes are shrinking	• Garment care instructions are not being	• To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the fabric care instructions for
	followed.	your garment, because some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Other
		fabrics can be washed but will shrink when dried in a dryer. Use a low or no
		heat setting.
CHECK FILTER light	• Lint filter is almost clogged or full.	• Pause the drying cycle and clean the lint filter.
is on during the
drying cycle
FLOW SENSETM	• Ductwork is too long or has too many turns/	• Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the Installation Instructions.
indicator shows four	restrictions.
bars during the drying	• Significant blockage of the ductwork due to	• Ductwork should be checked/cleaned soon.
cycle
	lint buildup or debris.	Dryer can be used in this condition, but drying times may be longer.
	• The appliance has detected a restriction in	• If exhaust restrictions are sensed by the FLOW SENSETM system, the indicator
	the external dryer venting.	will remain on for two hours after the end of the cycle. Opening the door or
		pressing the POWER button will turn off the display.
The display shows	• The duct work is about 90%-95% blocked.	• Do not use the dryer until the exhaust system has been cleaned and/or
“d90”, “d95”	(“d90” or “d95” error code displayed 2 hours	repaired. Using the dryer with a severely restricted exhaust is dangerous and
	only)	could result in a fire or other property damage.
	• House exhaust system blocked.	• Check the outside dryer vent while the dryer is operating to make sure there is
		strong airflow.
		• If the exhaust system is extremely long, have it repaired or rerouted.
		• Keep the area around the dryer clean and free of clutter.
		• Check vent hood for damage or lint clogging.
		• Make sure the area around the vent hood is clear.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dryer™ Models	DLE1101W DLG1102W
Description	Dryer
Electrical requirements*	Gas dryer : 120 V~ 60 Hz 400 W
	Electric dryer : 120/240 V~ 60 Hz 26 A
Gas requirements*	NG 4-10.5 inches WC
	LP: 8–13 inches WC (Gas Models only)
Dimensions	27” (W) X 28 15/16” (D) X 40 3/16” (H), 50 1/4” (D with door open)
	68.6 cm (W) X 73.4 cm (D) X 102 cm (H), 127.5 cm (D with door open)
Net weight	125.5 lbs (56.9 kg)
Drying capacity
- Normal cycle	IEC 7.3 cu.ft. (22.5 lb/10.2 kg)